We are seeking a professional and welcoming Receptionist to become the face of an international law firm’s Exeter office. We are ideally looking for someone with previous office and reception experience who can provide an outstanding service to clients, partners and employees.
The successful candidate will manage incoming telephone calls, welcome visitors and support room bookings and office events. Experience setting up audio-visual equipment and using Condeco or a similar system would be advantageous. You will be calm, polite and professional, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. This is a full-time, fully office-based role.
The Firm
Our client is an international law firm with offices across the UK, the Middle East and the Far East. The firm advises businesses and governments on complex commercial matters and has recognised practices across corporate, litigation, tax, banking and finance, real estate and private wealth.
The firm is committed to responsible and sustainable growth, with equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of its culture. It values the individuality and contribution of its people and offers the opportunity to work in a professional, collaborative environment while supporting a broad range of clients and high-quality events.
Responsibilities
-
Deliver a high-quality, professional reception service to clients, partners and employees.
-
Welcome internal and external visitors warmly and professionally.
-
Answer incoming telephone calls and redirect them to the appropriate person.
-
Take accurate and clear telephone messages and pass them on promptly.
-
Ensure catering and presentation requirements are arranged for room bookings.
-
Organise external catering for events in line with the host’s requirements.
-
Assist with preparing and running marketing events in the office.
-
Set up audio-visual equipment when required.
-
Use Condeco or a similar room-booking system.
-
Work outside normal hours occasionally to support office events.
Experience and Skills Sought
-
Previous office and reception experience ideally
-
Experience setting up audio-visual equipment and using Condeco or a similar system.
-
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-
Able to work autonomously or with minimal supervision.
-
Client-focused, willing to learn, polite, calm and professional, with a positive outlook.
Hours and Benefits
-
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
-
Fully office based due to front-facing nature of the role
-
25 days holiday
-
2 x discretionary bonuses each year
-
Life Assurance
-
Pension
-
Free eye tests
-
Free health screening
-
Dental insurance scheme
-
Enhanced maternity leave
-
Flexi-holiday scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year)
-
Long service awards
-
Vitality Health Private Medical Insurance
-
Annual salary reviews
-
Discounted legal services, including Wills
-
Business travel insurance
-
Cycle2Work scheme
-
and more…
Find Out More or Apply
To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to James at Aspiria Legal.